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In the this experiment, we will be testing your memory for short lists of words. For each trial in the experiment, you will see the message “ready...” then a series of words will be presented one at a time on the screen. You should say these words to yourself as they are presented. At the end of the word list, a digit will be presented. You should count backwards from this number as quickly as you can, writing each number down in your answer booklet as you go. Do this until you receive the message "recall now."

When you see this message, turn to the first blank page in your answer booklet and write down all of the words you can remember from the list most recently given. You will have 15 seconds for recall, then a "stop" message will appear. At this time, you should quit writing and flip to the next page in your booklet. The next trial will begin shortly thereafter. Please do not flip back to previous pages in your booklet at any time during the experiment.

Referring to the lists shown below, circle all of the words you recalled correctly for each trial. To be scored correctly, you must have recalled the exact word presented (synonyms don’t count) and you must have recalled it on the correct trial. Spelling errors are fine.

Trial 1: Apple, Blueberry, Lemon, Mango, Pear

Trial 2: Apricot, Grape, Peach, Rasberry, Tangerine

Trial 3: Cherry, Kiwi, Melon, Orange, Plum

Trial 4: Banana, Cantelope, Lime, Pineapple, Strawberry

Trial 5: Camel, Cat, Fox, Goat, Skunk

Trial 6: Beaver, Horse, Mouse, Squirrel, Wolf

Trial 7: Bear, Cow, Dog, Pig, Zebra

Trial 8: Deer, Donkey, Giraffe, Lion, Sheep

Trial 9: Accountant, Cook, Nurse, Pilot, Plumber

Trial 10: Dentist, Electrician, Lawyer, Receptionist, Salesman

Trial 11: Doctor, Engineer, Jeweler, Reporter, Teacher

Trial 12: Cashier, Fireman, Mechanic, Secretary, Waiter

Now compute the totals for (a) the 1st, 5th, and 9th trials; (b) the 2nd, 6th, and 10th trial, (c) the 3rd, 7th, and 11th trials; and (d) the 4th, 8th, and 12th trials. Record these four totals on your answer sheet.